Grants for local non-profits - To help foster quick wins in neighborhoods, Kresge has created a $5 million, three-year initiative to fund Detroit-based nonprofits in their efforts strengthen neighborhoods across the city. Dubbed the Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit, the initiative will provide between $50,000 and $150,000 each for seven to 10 shovel-ready projects that can be completed in 18 months. Seven to 10 smaller planning grants will also be awarded to organizations with promising ideas. At a glance See a guide that provides detail on the initiative. Learn about the application process. Stay in touch with Kresge via email alerts, social media and RSS. “Nonprofits throughout the city are actively working to transform Detroit, neighborhood by neighborhood,” says Rip Rapson, Kresge’s president and chief executive officer. “We want to expand our pool of nonprofit partners, particularly those working at the grass roots, by recognizing and amplifying that energy and enthusiasm.” The initiative’s first year will consist of a pilot program funded by up to $1.5 million. That pilot will guide expansion in the subsequent two years. Applications for this first round of funding are due by Tuesday, Dec. 2. Grant recipients will be announced by March 2015. An application guide is available online. - See more at: kresge.org/news/kresge-initiative-will-fund-innovative-neighborhood-projects-across-detroit#sthash.VD4bbLt1.dpuf
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:44:20 +0000